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BOTAR 50-Year Luncheon

Ellen Merriman’s gorgeous home was bright and festive for the annual 50-Year BOTAR Luncheon, honoring the women of the class of 1974. Having the ‘74 gown on hand was an added bonus!

Executive Committee Members: (Front row) Caitlin Johnson, Susan Ambler Spencer, and Caroline Deeter (back row) Hillary Winzenried, Natalie Kirk Welch, president; and Abigail Fink (out of camera range) Jamie Berg and Dr. Sarah Tate
Julie Kirk Mulhern and her mother, Charlotte Kirk, looked through the 1974 scrapbook. 
The 1974 BOTAR Ball gown

Featured in the October 19, 2024 issue of The Independent

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